An Introduction to Modern Political TheoryIn the substantially revised fourth edition of this widely-used book, Norman Barry provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary political theory including systematic coverage of the philosophical background to contemporary debates between liberals, conservatives, communitarians, socialists, and feminists. |
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Philosophy Social Science and Political Theory | 3 |
Law and Social Control | 22 |
The State | 47 |
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